1974 Innocenti Mini vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, both 1974 Innocenti Mini and 1974 Mitsubishi Galant were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,378 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Mitsubishi Galant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (64 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant should accelerate faster than 1974 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mitsubishi Galant weights approximately 95 kg more than 1974 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1974 Mitsubishi Galant is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Mitsubishi Galant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Mitsubishi Galant (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Innocenti Mini. (96 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1974 Mitsubishi Galant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Innocenti Mini | 1974 Mitsubishi Galant | |
Make | Innocenti | Mitsubishi |
Model | Mini | Galant |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1378 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2310 mm |